Hot Toddy. There's nothing quite like a hot toddy on a cold night! This cocktail is a combination of hot water, honey, bourbon, and a lemon wedge. I used orange spice tea, but I hear earl grey is pretty good, too.
Top off with hot water and stir until honey is dissolved.
Warm up with a hot toddy.
The combination of whisky, honey, lemon, cinnamon and cloves really packs a punch and is great for entertaining in winter.
You can have Hot Toddy using 5 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Hot Toddy
- Prepare 2 oz of Whiskey.
- You need 1 tbsp of Honey.
- Prepare 4 oz of Water (Hot from tap).
- You need 1 tsp of Lemon juice.
- Prepare 1 slice of Fresh lemon (optional).
The Hot Toddy cocktail is the grandfather of hot drinks. The Hot Toddy has been linked to warming up winter nights next to a fireplace, as well as warding off colds. The hot toddy is not a cure for the common cold. But while Robitussin might open the airways in your chest, and Nyquil might get you a couple blessed hours of sleep, a hot toddy cures your soul.
Hot Toddy step by step
- Place the whisky in a large microwave safe mug..
- Add the honey..
- Pour the hot water into the mug over the spoon you used for the honey to get off the last little drops..
- Add the lemon juice and stir well..
- Place the mug in the microwave for 1 minute or until it is piping hot, but not boiling..
- Add the lemon slice and serve..
Easy hot toddy recipe with bourbon or dark rum, lemon, honey and hot water. Plus, lots of suggestions for variations. Jump to the Hot Toddy Recipe or read on to see our tips for making them. If anything, the Hot Toddy is the quintessential cold-weather cocktail. It has a delightful warming quality, but it's also filling and restorative.